Ropes and Knots

Question 1

CAMSUE

Answer 1

Chemicals
Abrasions
Mechanical Damage
Shock Load
Ultraviolet Light
Extreme Heat

Question 2

Div B GPL stored? And lengths determined by?

Answer 2

Rear offside locker, 10,20 and 30 meters wrapped respectively with electrical tape( one wrap for 10m ect…)

Question 3

What is GPL sensitive too?

Answer 3

Caustic Soda
Concentrated Ammonia and Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

Question 4

GPL is resistant too?

Answer 4

Organic Acids, Nitric Acid, Mildew Rot

Question 5

How do you clean GPL?

Answer 5

Soaking and agitating in warm water, hang to dry out of direct sunlight and heat

Question 6

Inspecting GPL Externally? What to look for.

Answer 6

Abrasions, broken strands, discoloration

Question 7

Inspecting GPL internally?

Answer 7

In 30cm sections look for broken fibers, fine powder, colour change

Question 8

How do you replace and repair GPL Div A?

Answer 8

Report to OIC
Complete intranet form
Tag with details, station ect…
Attach P341 (requisition form)
Stow in bag
Send to MES (mechanical engineering services)

Question 9

Replace and repair GPL Div B?

Answer 9

Notify leading FF
Aquire replacement
Tag unserviceable
Send to PE department

Question 10

Main GPL uses?

Answer 10

Securing delivery hoses and equipment
Tying off ladders
Hauling hoses aloft
Hauling small gear

Question 11

GPL colour?

Answer 11

White when new

Question 12

GPL diameter?

Answer 12

12mm

Question 13

GPL construction?

Answer 13

Three strand right hand lay

Question 14

GPL fiber?

Answer 14

Polyester

Question 15

GPL melting point?

Answer 15

250 oC

Question 16

GPL minimum breaking strength?

Answer 16

2200kg when new

Question 17

GPL safe working load?

Answer 17

450kg

Question 18

GPL lengths?

Answer 18

Div A 30 meters
Div B 10,20,30m

Question 19

GPL knots

Answer 19

Halfhitch
Clove hitch
Round turn two half hitches
Overhand
Rolling hitch
Double sheet bend
Bowline

Question 20

STRICT

Answer 20

Select
Tension
Removed
Inspected
Checked
Tail 150mm

Question 21

TRUSS

Answer 21

Easy to tie
Easy to recognize
Easy to untie
Wont slip
Wont reduce strength

Question 22

LRL - Kernmantle meaning

Answer 22

Kern - core
Mantle - sheath

Question 23

LRL core is?

Answer 23

Nylon twisted strands/filaments braided

Question 24

LRL sheath is?

Answer 24

Braided Polyester

Question 25

LRL Div A colours?

Answer 25

Orange n blue fleck 50m Blue with orange fleck 25m

Question 26

Does LRL elongate?

Answer 26

Yes! Good with shock load

Question 27

LRL diameter both divisions?

Answer 27

13mm

Question 28

LRL Div A working load limits?

Answer 28

272kg max or 15:1 safety factor

Question 29

LRL melting point both Divisions?

Answer 29

Approximately 220 oC

Question 30

LRL Div B lengths?

Answer 30

50,100, and 200 at Div B rope rescue locations

Question 31

LRL Div B load limit?

Answer 31

410kg or 10:1 safety factor

Question 32

LRL knots?

Answer 32

Fig 8 stopper Fig 8 on the bight Fib 8 on the bight follow through Double fisherman Butterfly knot